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Wilmot

Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre

44 Walkers|17 Teams|4 Volunteers|35 Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!

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About Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre

For over 40 years, Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre has been a leading provider of social services to individuals and families in our rural Wilmot and Wellesley Townships.

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WWRC is a multi-service agency that sees and feels the needs of our community. We know the unique challenges of providing support services to residents in rural areas, and we strive to make it better.


CNOY helps to ensure that Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre can continue to provide important and sustaining supports for people in our community long into the future, because this is our home, and these are our neighbours.

Wilmot Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Kitchener - Conestoga Conservatives

Susan Hammer

1

1,095.00

2

Morningside Walkers

Susan Cressman

2

1,060.00

3

Just Working Construction Team

Jeff Van Gyssel

5

375.00

4

RWeberWalkers

Rachel Weber

1

240.00

5

Aldaview Allstars!

Tammy Shantz

1

200.00

6

Zion United Church

Jennifer Meyer

4

200.00

7

NW Roofing/Foot Patrol

Tanja Hall

1

150.00

8

Interfaith Counselling Centre

Kristin Oliver

5

100.00

9

KindredNH

Andrew Koch

5

100.00

10

Pfenning's Farm

Jessica Wynne-Pfenning

3

100.00

11

WWRC Strides

Lindsay Hoff

6

75.00

12

The Erb Group

Briona Lahti

4

50.00

13

Kids in Motion

Tamara Robinson

1

14

Wondering Wolf

Jessica Wolf

1

15

SWB Waterloo Oxford

Megan Bedell

1

16

WCC Walks4U

Leanne Domm

1

17

warm and Cozy

Bonita Vanderpas -Todd

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Susan Hammer

Kitchener - Conestoga Conservatives

15

1,095.00

2

Judy Brown

Morningside Walkers

18

560.00

3

Susan Cressman

Morningside Walkers

6

500.00

4

Rachel Weber

RWeberWalkers

7

240.00

5

Adam Vandersleen

Just Working Construction Team

4

225.00

6

Tammy Shantz

Aldaview Allstars!

2

200.00

7

Elaine Gross

1

150.00

8

Tanja Hall

NW Roofing/Foot Patrol

3

150.00

9

Brittany Buhlman

Just Working Construction Team

3

150.00

10

Katie Fisher

WWRC Strides

2

75.00

11

Dakota Christie

The Erb Group

1

50.00

12

Ed Janzen

Interfaith Counselling Centre

1

50.00

13

Kathy Janzen

Interfaith Counselling Centre

1

50.00

14

Hilda Van Gyssel

Just Working Construction Team

15

John Van Gyssel

Just Working Construction Team

16

Megan Bedell

SWB Waterloo Oxford

17

Emma Silcock

Interfaith Counselling Centre

18

Leanne Domm

WCC Walks4U

19

Andrew Wilson

Zion United Church

20

Heather Doerbecker

WWRC Strides

21

Leslie Allaby

Interfaith Counselling Centre

22

Amanda Lemke

KindredNH

23

Safina Jennah

The Erb Group

24

Allison Hehn

WWRC Strides

25

Briona Lahti

The Erb Group

26

Jenn Pfenning

Pfenning's Farm

27

Dorothy Wilson

Zion United Church

28

Erik Stager

KindredNH

29

Mike McRae

KindredNH

30

Jon Franchetto

WWRC Strides

31

Karen Partridge

Zion United Church

32

Jennifer Meyer

Zion United Church

33

Andrew Koch

KindredNH

34

Lindsay Hoff

WWRC Strides

35

Bonita Vanderpas -Todd

warm and Cozy

36

Kristin Oliver

Interfaith Counselling Centre

37

Kristen Ward

The Erb Group

38

Jessica Wolf

Wondering Wolf

39

Sheryl Kinch

KindredNH

40

Jeff Van Gyssel

Just Working Construction Team

41

Tamara Robinson

Kids in Motion

42

Emma Shoults-Roy

WWRC Strides

43

Jessica Wynne-Pfenning

Pfenning's Farm

44

Tristan Pfenning

Pfenning's Farm

Community Sponsors

Wilmot (Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Top Challengers

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

New Hamburg Community Centre

251 Jacob St, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1C6

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

  • All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
  • Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.

  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
  • Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
  • Warm coat and mitts/gloves
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

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Wilmot Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

Starts and ends at NHCC-New Hamburg Community Centre

2025 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Wilmot 2026

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email wilmot@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413